Reachin' (A New Refutation of Time and Space)
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Reachin' [A New Refutation of Time and Space] is the debut album from Alternative hip hop group Digable Planets. The group was famous for their fusion of Hip Hop and Jazz, and their hippie-like lyrical content. The single "Rebirth Of Slick [Cool Like Dat]" became a huge hit in 1993, breaking into the Top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1994.
The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in 1993.
Tracklisting
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) | Samples (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "It's Good To Be Here" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 2 | "Pacifics" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 3 | "Where I'm From" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 4 | "What Cool Breezes Do" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 5 | "Time & Space [A New Refutation Of]" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 6 | "Rebirth Of Slick [Cool Like Dat]" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 7 | "Last Of The Spiddyocks" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 8 | "Jimmi Diggin Cats" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 9 | "La Femme Fetal" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 10 | "Escapism [Gettin' Free]" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 11 | "Appointment At The Fat Clinic" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 12 | "Nickel Bags" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | "Give Me Your Love" by Curtis Mayfield |
| 13 | "Swoon Units" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets | |
| 14 | "Examination Of What" | Butterfly, Shane Faber, Mike Mangini | Digable Planets |
Album Chart Positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1993 | Reachin' [A New Refutation of Time and Space] | #15 | #5 | |
Singles Chart Positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | |||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales | ||
| 1993 | Rebirth Of Slick [Cool Like Dat] | #15 | #6 | #1 | #1 |
| 1993 | Where I'm From | - | #60 | #7 | #41 |
| 1993 | Nickel Bags | - | #93 | #12 | - |
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